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backlash in Portuguese

backlash in Portuguese is jogo, coice, reação — backlash means a strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.

backlash in Portuguese

jogo
noun
coice
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
reação
noun
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
comoção
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
motim
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
revolta
noun
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

What does "backlash" mean?

  1. noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
    "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers."
  2. noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
    "Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash."
  3. verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
    "Fans backlashed against the surprise ending."
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backlash in a sentence

  • The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers.
  • Loose gears in the old mechanism caused a noticeable backlash.
  • Fans backlashed against the surprise ending.

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What is "backlash" in Portuguese?
"backlash" in Portuguese is jogo, coice, reação. backlash means: A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
How do you use "backlash" in a sentence?
Example: "The price hike triggered a swift backlash from customers." In Portuguese, "backlash" is jogo, coice, reação.
Are there other ways to say "backlash" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "backlash": jogo, coice, reação, comoção, motim, revolta.
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